BBiG

In short: The Vocational Training Act (BBiG) is the legal basis of in-company vocational training in Germany.

In more detail: It governs the training contract, rights and duties, examinations and the responsibility of the chambers.

In Depth

Important points

• Training contract in writing, before the start (training contract).
• Probation: 1 to 4 months (probation and termination).
• Pay: appropriate, with minimum training pay, rising per training year.
• Training record (report book, report book).
• Release for vocational school and exams.
• Examination before the responsible body (IHK, HWK).

See dual training, Youth Employment Protection Act.

See also: Ausbildungsvertrag, IHK, HWK, Duale Ausbildung